Mrs. Aida R. Torres
It has been 14 years since Mrs. Aida R. Torres, who spent a big part of her life working in Mindanao, moved back to her beloved hometown Dumaguete to work in Silliman as the High School librarian. And it was this very decision that led her and her family to a more fruitful life – […]
3 Cabinet Secretaries Slated to Speak at State of Nature Assessment
Three Cabinet Secretaries are among the scheduled speakers at the upcoming State of the Nature Assessment (SONA) hosted by Silliman University and organized by environmental group Green Convergence, on August 9 at the newly renovated Guy Hall. The Cabinet Secretaries are expected to provide a government perspective to multi-sectoral initiatives driven at addressing climate change. […]
Scientist with Key Role in Ebola Outbreak Control now Professor in Silliman
A Filipino-American scientist, who played a key role in the battle against the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2014 is now with Silliman University as adjunct professor and Balik Scientist under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) program. Dr. Jorge Emmanuel hit headlines when the United Nations engaged him to lead a team […]
Country’s First Journalism School Outside Manila Turns 50
The College of Mass Communication, which is the first journalism school established outside Manila, celebrates its 50th year this month. Themed “SU MassCom @ 50: Remaining Relevant in the Digital Age”, the golden jubilee celebration kicks off with a worship service at the Silliman University Church on August 21. Highlights of the College’s 50th anniversary celebration […]
Alumni Updates (August 1-7)
The Silliman University Alumni Association New York-New Jersey (SUAA NY-NJ) chapter held their annual picnic on July 30, 2016 at the Croton Park, Hudson, NY. Chapter president Ms. Laura Domingo-Garcia was happy to report SUAA NY-NJ’s active participation in various community events, including the 2016 Philippine Independence Day parade last June 5, 2016 and the […]
Digitization of Ancient ‘Ulahingan’ Epic Completed
After more than 50 years, the precious recordings of the Ulahingan epic have been digitized for posterity and are now in the care of the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library. The epic, which was recorded by the late Divinity School professor Dr. Elena Maquiso in the 1960s, originates from the Arumanen and Livunganen […]
Psychology Major Represents Silliman in ACUCA Student Camp in Indonesia
A Psychology major is among the delegates from the Philippines to the international student camp organized by the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA) on August 22 to 26 in Bandung, Indonesia. Sean A. Caballes, who is active in the Student Government as chairperson of the Religious Life Committee and is an […]
Graduate Programs Dean Receives CHED Award
Graduate Programs Dean Dr. Enrique G. Oracion was among 11 recipients of the REPUBLICA (Research and Publications) qualifiers award under the humanities, social sciences, teacher education and business category from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). He received the qualifier award on July 26 from CHED Commissioner Dr. Patricia Licuanan. The winner of the REPUBLICA […]
An Attitude of Gratitude
AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDEBy Prof. Jane Annette L. Belarmino, Vice President for Development What is an attitude? An attitude is a feeling or emotion hidden in our hearts that will eventually be expressed in outward behavior. People and circumstances are like chisels or tools that shape our attitude. How these tools are used, how we allow […]
Mr. Primo B. Aranas Jr.
He had a struggling but productive life as a student and young professional in Metro Manila, but despite numerous glowing opportunities there, he preferred to come back to Dumaguete and teach at the Silliman University High School. After all, this is the place he calls home, where he can practice his passion of teaching—a field […]
